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Utility Room with Composite Countertops and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Dwight Cottage
Dwight Cottage
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Closet & Storage Concepts - FranklinCloset & Storage Concepts - Franklin
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
多彩木舎(南善福寺の家）
多彩木舎(南善福寺の家）
株式会社 結設計株式会社 結設計
撮影：齋部 功
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, plywood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Chandler Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Clift Project
Clift Project
Crawford BuildersCrawford Builders
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Stimmel Consulting GroupStimmel Consulting Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
My Work
My Work
Woodcraft Kitchen CabinetsWoodcraft Kitchen Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Homecrest Cabinetry
Homecrest Cabinetry
Cantebury KitchensCantebury Kitchens
Showplace Wood Cabinets, Showplace Wood Products Cabinetry, White Cabinets
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Carpet One Floor & HomeCarpet One Floor & Home
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Perry OH Home
Perry OH Home
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, composite countertops, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Michael Menn Ltd.Michael Menn Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Гермес-искусственный камень, ОООГермес-искусственный камень, ООО
Столешница с интегрированной раковиной для санузла из искусственного камня Hi-Macs S034 Diamond White Solid однотонного белого цвета. - Форма столешницы: угловая, г-образная. - Размеры: 1138х1733х120/640 мм. - Толщина: 30 мм. - Подгиб: да. - Борт: нет. - Кромка: радиусная. - Раковина интегрированная /мойка/ умывальник: из искусственного камня, модель UR550k. Размеры: 425х500 мм. Глубина чаши: 130 мм. - Вырезы под слив, смеситель.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Гермес-искусственный камень, ОООГермес-искусственный камень, ООО
Столешница с интегрированной раковиной для санузла из искусственного камня Hi-Macs S034 Diamond White Solid однотонного белого цвета. - Форма столешницы: угловая, г-образная. - Размеры: 1138х1733х120/640 мм. - Толщина: 30 мм. - Подгиб: да. - Борт: нет. - Кромка: радиусная. - Раковина интегрированная /мойка/ умывальник: из искусственного камня, модель UR550k. Размеры: 425х500 мм. Глубина чаши: 130 мм. - Вырезы под слив, смеситель.
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Stimmel Consulting GroupStimmel Consulting Group
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Интегрированная раковина со столешницей из камня Hi-Macs над стиральной машиной
Гермес-искусственный камень, ОООГермес-искусственный камень, ООО
Столешница с интегрированной раковиной для санузла из искусственного камня Hi-Macs S034 Diamond White Solid однотонного белого цвета. - Форма столешницы: угловая, г-образная. - Размеры: 1138х1733х120/640 мм. - Толщина: 30 мм. - Подгиб: да. - Борт: нет. - Кромка: радиусная. - Раковина интегрированная /мойка/ умывальник: из искусственного камня, модель UR550k. Размеры: 425х500 мм. Глубина чаши: 130 мм. - Вырезы под слив, смеситель.

Utility Room with Composite Countertops and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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